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March 26, 2018

Spring Break Activities for Kids Hosted by Albany Public Library

It’s almost spring break, and the Albany Public Library (APL) has lots of fun and free activities planned to keep kids and teens entertained during their time off from school April 2-6. All activities are free and open to the public.

Here is a sampling of the free programs planned for kids and teens at APL libraries. For a complete list, visit the library’s online calendar at albanypubliclibrary.libcal.com/calendar/events.

APRIL 2 | MONDAY

  • Springtime Perler Beads | 1:00-2:00 pm | Washington Ave. Branch | Make perler bead keychains and magnets. | No registration | For ages 5-17
  • Storyteller | 2:00-2:45 pm | Bach Branch | Celebrate Hans Christian Andersen’s birthday listening to some of his classic tales performed by professional storyteller Bob Willower. | No registration | For ages 5-10
  • DIY Chia Pet | 2:00-3:00 pm | Pine Hills Branch | Make a chia pet and take it home to watch it grow. | Register at (518) 482-7911 x223 | For ages 5-10

APRIL 3 | TUESDAY

  • Rainbows | 1:00-2:00 pm at Washington Ave. Branch for ages 5-17 | 4:00-5:00 pm at Delaware Branch for ages 11-17 | Rainbow crafts and fun activities. | No registration
  • Berry, Berry Good | 2:00-2:45 pm | Bach Branch | Read about berries, and make a berry-filled treat, with our friends from Honest Weight Food Co-op. | Register at (518) 482-2154 | For ages 5-10
  • Lighthouses | 2:00-3:00 pm | Pine Hills Branch | Learn all about lighthouses and make one of your own. | Register at (518) 482-7911 x223 | For ages 5-10

APRIL 4 | WEDNESDAY

  • Disney Movie Day | 12:30-6:00 pm | Delaware Branch | Join us for a Disney movie marathon featuring “Frozen,” “Moana,” and then “Big Hero 6.” | No registration | For ages 9-17
  • Snack Attack | 1:00-2:00 pm | Washington Ave. Branch | Prepare healthy snacks with Honest Weight Food Co-op. | No registration | For ages 5-17
  • Safe Fishing in Albany County | 2:00-2:45 pm | Bach Branch | The Hudson River Fish Advisory shares lessons about safe fishing spots in our area and healthy ways to cook fish. | Register at (518) 482-2154 | For ages 5-10

APRIL 5 | THURSDAY

  • Kite Building | 1:00-2:00 pm | Washington Ave. Branch | Make a kite to fly outside. | No registration | For ages 5-17
  • Habitat Hunters | 2:00-2:45 pm | Bach Branch | Learn about animal habitats, make a craft, and meet an animal brought to the library by our friends from CMOST. | Register at (518) 482-2154 | For ages 5-10
  • Cupcake Madness | 2:00-3:00 pm | Pine Hills Branch | Make a sweet cupcake treat. | Register at (518) 482-7911 x223 | For ages 11-17
  • “The Very Hungry Caterpillar” | 3:00-4:00 pm | Delaware Branch | Read the book, make a craft, and take a copy of the book home courtesy of our friends at WMHT PBS Kids. | Register at (518) 463-0254 | For ages 3-8

APRIL 6 | FRIDAY

  • “Fidget Grows a Pizza Garden” | 2:00-2:45 pm | Bach Branch | Author Jodie Fitz reads her new book, and we’ll plant seeds to grow at home. | Register at (518) 482-2154 | For ages 3-8
  • Jewelry Making | 2:00-3:00 pm | Pine Hills Branch | Create a necklace, bracelet, or earrings. | Register at (518) 482-7911 x223 | For ages 5-10

APRIL 2-APRIL 6 | MINECRAFT CAMP | 10:00 am-1:00 pm | Arbor Hill/West Hill Branch

Beginners can learn the tricks and cheats of Minecraft, and work to build a Minecraft world together. The camp runs Monday through Friday and includes a small snack each day. | Register at (518) 694-0596 | For ages 9-17

The library’s branches are:

  • Arbor Hill/West Hill Branch | 148 Henry Johnson Blvd. | (518) 694-0596
  • Bach Branch | 455 New Scotland Ave. | (518) 482-2154
  • Delaware Branch | 331 Delaware Ave. | (518) 463-0254
  • Howe Branch | 105 Schuyler St. | (518) 472-9485
  • North Albany Branch | 616 North Pearl St. | (518) 463-1581
  • Pine Hills Branch | 517 Western Ave. | (518) 482-7911
  • Washington Ave. Branch | 161 Washington Ave. | (518) 427-4310 (for youth activities)